Education:
Long Island University, Master of Business Administration
Brewmaster of Turkey created one of the country's most popular brands, Efes Pilsen beer. He and fellow billionaire Yazici together control 38-year-old Anadolu Group conglomerate. Second-generation partnership with Yazici family continues as the group rapidly expands into Russia and former Soviet republics. Also a car guy: makes Isuzus in Turkish plants and imports to Turkey Lada and Kia cars made in Russia and Korea to then be distributed in Ukraine and Central Asia countries. Built hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medical School; it opened in 2005. Ex-basketball player never misses Efes Pilsen basketball club's games. He has a 3,000-piece pen collection.